The CI-Press Podcast

CI Press, Episode 81: From CBRN to Counterintelligence, Mike Parrott’s Journey Through Combat and CI

In this episode, Ryan Rambo and Jeremy Clark sit down with Mike Parrott to discuss his 24-plus year military career and transition into counterintelligence. Mike shares firsthand experiences from multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, where he helped build, lead, and mature counterintelligence teams operating in complex and high-threat environments.
The conversation explores real-world approaches to identifying and mitigating insider threats, developing proactive CI operations, and translating operational lessons into effective training programs. Mike also discusses his work creating counterintelligence education for special operations forces and academic audiences, emphasizing the value of sound tradecraft, adaptability, and interagency collaboration.
Throughout the episode, Mike offers practical insights on career management, leadership, and professional development, along with lessons learned from decades of operational and instructional experience. This episode provides valuable perspective for intelligence professionals, SOF operators, and anyone interested in the evolving role of counterintelligence in modern conflict.

CI Press, Episode 80: From 20 Pages to Two, Military Resumes That Get You Hired featuring insights from Kirstin Purcell

Hosts Joe Sheridan and Jeremy Clark sit down with Kirstin Purcell of Handshake & Heels to help transitioning service members and veterans navigate resume rewrites, LinkedIn optimization, and smart networking. Kirstin breaks down how to transform lengthy military CVs into focused two-page resumes, leverage keywords and AI effectively, and ensure your online presence aligns with your applications while safeguarding sensitive information.
Key takeaways include:
Tailor every resume to the specific role.
Keep your LinkedIn profile aligned with your resume.
Emphasize KPIs, quantifiable impact, and tenure.
Manage social media and clearance details thoughtfully.
Stay proactive with networking and recruiter outreach.

CI Press, Episode 79: From Cavalry to Counterintelligence, LTC(R) R. Lee Dale’s 26-Year Journey

Join hosts Dave A. Turner and Jeremy J. Clark as they sit down with recently retired LTC(R) R. Lee Dale to explore his 26-year Army career and his transition into academic employee relations. Lee traces his evolution from cavalry officer to specialized counterintelligence (CI) professional with assignments across Army, NATO, DIA, and SOUTHCOM, offering candid reflections on leading CI teams and advising senior leaders.
The conversation delivers practical insights on translating CI for commanders, strengthening interagency and allied partnerships, and updating theater-level plans for an era of great-power competition. Lee also weighs in on national CI reform, the need for consistent tradecraft, and the importance of clear and precise risk communication.
Finally, Lee highlights how CI competencies carry into the private and academic sectors, spanning HR, compliance, insider risk, IT, and security. He also shares advice for early-career practitioners on cultivating curiosity, collaborating across disciplines, and safeguarding their credibility.

CI Press, Episode 78: From Army Enlisted to Los Alamos: A Counterintelligence Journey with Bethany J. Redmond

In this episode of CI Press, hosts Jeremy Clark and Ryan Rambo sit down with Bethany J. Redmond, a former Army intelligence officer turned counterintelligence specialist at Los Alamos National Laboratory and now a leader in corporate protective intelligence.
 
Bethany pulls back the curtain on her career journey and reveals how something as simple as a résumé, publication history, or travel pattern can expose insider threats and foreign influence risks. The trio dives into real-world continuous vetting, embedding security into company culture, and battle-tested hiring and interview techniques that help organizations spot vulnerabilities before they become breaches.
 
A must-listen for anyone in counterintelligence, security, or protective intelligence.

CI Press, Episode 77: David Hyams - Protecting the Secret Sauce: Legal Strategies for IP & Trade Secrets

On this episode of CI Press, hosts Jeremy Clark and Ryan Rambo interview Dave Hyams of Longship Legal about aligning legal strategy with business goals to protect intellectual property - patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets - and increase company valuation.
They cover practical steps for companies: auditing confidential assets, writing and enforcing policies, employee training, operational controls, incident response playbooks, and the challenges of multinational teams, NDAs, and non-competes.
Dave shares his journey from big law to strategic legal advisory and offers guidance for scaling companies and founders on fractional legal support and proactive protection of what matters most.

CI Press, Episode 76: FSO Pros Partnership Announcement - Combining Industrial Security with Counterintelligence

In this episode, Jeremy Clark and Ryan Rambo episode introduce FSO Pros founders Thomas P. Hoshko and Danielle McKenna, exploring their journey into industrial security, the role of facility security officers, and common challenges faced by cleared contractors.
The hosts and guests discuss the new partnership formed by IXN Solutions and FSO Pros, the 351X platform, the importance of integrating counterintelligence with security compliance, and plans for a future FSO/CI series to tackle insider threats and program management.

CI Press, Episode 75: CW5(R) Traci Goodwin’s 38-Year Counterintelligence Journey

Join hosts Joe Sheridan and Jeremy Clark as they sit down with recently retired CW5(R) Traci Goodwin to explore her remarkable 38-year Army career, beginning with language school and early interrogation work and continuing through tactical deployments and senior strategic positions at the Pentagon.
In this episode, Traci reflects on the evolution of counterintelligence training and tradecraft, the critical importance of full exploitation and effective collection management, and the ongoing challenges of integrating HUMINT and CI across the force. She also shares insights on mentorship, professional development, and lifelong learning, offering valuable guidance for both current and future intelligence professionals.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain unique perspectives from a subject matter expert who has significantly impacted the counterintelligence community, as she reflects on her illustrious career and shares wisdom for the next generation of intelligence professionals.

CI Press, Episode 74: Kevin Bryant - Gridiron Espionage: Inside the Secret World of NFL Spycraft

CI Press explores Kevin Bryant's book "Spies on the Sidelines," revealing how espionage, tradecraft, and modern technology have shaped football from college fields to the NFL. The episode covers historical sting operations, drone surveillance, player incentives for leaking playbooks, and counterintelligence lessons teams can use to protect their game plans.
Cohosts, Ryan Rambo and Scott Sparks, discuss parallels between sports espionage and corporate/government counterintelligence, offering practical takeaways about paranoia, technology awareness, and protecting critical information.

CI Press, Episode 73: Counterintelligence Through the Ages: From Pyramids to the Cold War

Replay:  On Part 4 of CI Press Demystifying CI Series, co‑hosts Jeremy Clark and Ryan Rambo explain the key difference between counterintelligence and HUMINT, then take listeners on a brisk historical tour of CI from ancient Egypt and Babylon through Troy, Greece, Rome, the Renaissance, and the Revolutionary and World Wars up to the start of the Cold War.
The episode highlights recurring CI themes - deception, double agents, surveillance, sabotage prevention - and covers the rise of formal services (MI5/MI6, Pinkertons, OSS/CIA, FBI), practical tradecraft, and why protecting information remains vital today.

CI Press, Episode 72: From Parachutes to Bugs, The Rise of a TSCM Expert, Scott Goff

Join hosts Dave Turner and Jeremy Clark as they sit down with Scott Goff to explore his journey from military service to becoming a leading Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) specialist. In this episode, Scott breaks down what TSCM is, why it’s critical for both government and corporate security, and how proactive analysis combined with technical expertise can detect, neutralize, and even exploit espionage threats. 
Scott shares career highlights, lessons learned across assignments with the Pentagon, NATO, SOCOM, and DOE, and practical advice for those considering a career in TSCM.
Tune in for an inside look at the intersection of technology, tradecraft, and counterintelligence, and hear how Scott’s story illustrates the evolving landscape of modern security operations.